Wolseley Six-Ninety Series II & III (1956-58)
The Car
Coming soon
The Specs
Below are the technical specifications and any performance numbers we could get.
Engine
Bore & Stroke |
79.375mm x 88.9mm |
Displacement |
2639cc |
Firing order |
1,5,3,6,2,4 |
Oil pressure (hot) |
55 lb./sq. in. |
Fuel Supply
Carburetor |
SU H4 |
Bore |
1½” |
Main Jet |
0.090″ |
Standard |
No. 1 |
Rich |
TB |
Weak |
No. 2 |
Valving
Intake tappet clearance |
0.012″ (hot) |
Exhaust tappet clearance |
0.012″ (hot) |
Valve-timing indication |
Chain links and marks on timing wheels |
Intake valve opens |
5° BTDC (TDC at 0.030″ clearance) |
Ignition
Breaker gap |
0.014″ – 0.016″ |
Plug gap |
0.025″ |
Ignition timing indication |
Pulley and timing cover |
Ignition timing |
TDC |
Clutch
Clutch type |
Borg & Beck Single Dry Plate |
Clutch linings |
Wound yarn |
Brakes
Brake type |
Lockheed Hydraulic |
Brake linings |
Series II: Ferodo DM8, later: DM52
Series III: DON R7 |
Wheel Alignment
Toe-In |
Parallel |
Camber |
1° |
Caster angle |
3° |
King pin angle |
6° |